IN - Former Councilman Steven Sumner, 55, Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Against Juvenile, Anderson, June 2022 *warrant for arrest*

[FrostedGlass]

ANDERSON, Ind. — A former Madison County councilman who is accused of raping an underage girl in 2020 is being sought by police after he failed to show up for his appointed court date.

Charging documents accuse Sumner of a litany of charges related to child sex crimes. Online court records show he currently faces 15 felony charges that include child seduction, possession of child , child molestation and rape.

Warrant issued for former Madison Co. councilman accused of rape, child seduction

ANDERSON, Ind. — A former Madison County councilman who is accused of raping an underage girl in 2020 is being sought by police after he failed to show up for his appointed court date. According to…

fox59.com

 

[FrostedGlass]

The charges are disturbing:

Case Number	48C03-2206-F1-001548
Court	Madison Circuit Court 3
Type	F1 - Felony 1
Filed	06/01/2022

Charges​

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01	01/01/2022	35-42-4-4(d)(8)&(e)(1)(F)/F6: Possession of Child
02	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F6: Child Seduction-Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, custodian or stepp
03	07/01/2020	35-42-4-1(a)(1)/F3: Rape-Rape when compelled by force or imminent threat of force. Other sexual cond
04	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F5: Child Seduction-Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, custodian or stepp
05	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F5: Child Seduction-Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, custodian or stepp
06	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F6: Child Seduction-Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, custodian or stepp
07	08/16/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F5: Child Seduction-Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, custodian or stepp (Attempt to Commit)
08	08/16/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F6: Child Seduction-Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, custodian or stepp
09	07/09/2020	35-42-4-4(d)/F6: Possession of Child (Attempt to Commit)
10	01/01/2020	35-42-4-8(a)(1)(A)/F6: Sexual Battery--Victim compelled to submit by force or imminent threat of for (Attempt to Commit)
11	10/13/2018	35-42-4-9(b)(1)/F5: Sexual Misconduct with a Minor but committed by person at least 21 years old
12	01/01/2020	35-46-1-8(a)/MA: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
13	08/27/2020	35-46-1-8(a)/MA: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
14	11/01/2019	35-42-4-3(b)/F4: Child Molesting-Fondling or touching with child under 14
15	11/01/2019	35-42-4-3(b)/F4: Child Molesting-Fondling or touching with child under 14
16	01/01/2020	35-42-4-3(a)(1)/F1: Child Molesting where def. is at least 21 years of age.
17	01/01/2020	35-42-4-3(b)/F4: Child Molesting-Fondling or touching with child under 14
18	01/01/2020	35-46-1-8(a)/MA: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

 

[FrostedGlass]

He has 2 other cases; I'm not sure if they are separate or if they were merged into one. Here's the first one and the victims have the same charge date but their ages are different (and older than the one in the case above)

Earliest Case

Case Number	48C05-2012-F6-002976
Court	Madison Circuit Court 5
Type	F6 - Felony 6
Filed	12/21/2020
Status	07/22/2021 , Decided

Charges​

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01	01/01/2020	35-42-4-4(d)/F6: Possession of Child
02	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F6: Child Seduction-Child care worker engages in fondling or touching w/child 16-17 yrs

Here is his 2nd case:

Case Number	48C03-2107-F3-001950
Court	Madison Circuit Court 3
Type	F3 - Felony 3
Filed	07/20/2021
Status	07/20/2021 , Pending (active)
Related	Other 48C05-2012-F6-002976 Other 48C03-2206-F1-001548

Charges​

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01	01/01/2020	35-42-4-4(d)/F6: Possession of Child
02	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7-(m)&(q)(2)/F6: Child Seduction
03	07/01/2020	35-42-4-1(a)(1)/F3: Rape-Rape when compelled by force or imminent threat of force. Other sexual cond
04	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F5: Child Seduction-Child care worker engages in fondling or touching w/child 14-16 yrs
05	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F5: Child Seduction-Child care worker engages in fondling or touching w/child 14-16 yrs
06	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F6: Child Seduction-Child care worker engages in fondling or touching w/child 16-17 yrs
07	01/01/2020	35-42-4-7(m)/F5: Child Seduction-Child care worker engages in fondling or touching w/child 14-16 yrs (Attempt to Commit)
08	01/16/2020	35-42-4-7-(m)&(q)(2)/F6: Child Seduction
09	07/09/2020	35-42-4-4(d)/F6: Possession of Child
10	01/01/2020	35-42-4-8(a)(1)(A)/F6: Sexual Battery--Victim compelled to submit by force or imminent threat of for (Attempt to Commit)
11	10/13/2018	35-42-4-9(b)(1)/F5: Sexual Misconduct with a Minor but committed by person at least 21 years old
12	01/01/2020	35-46-1-8(a)/MA: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
13	08/27/2020	35-46-1-8(a)/MA: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

 

[tlcya]

ANDERSON — It is believed that former Madison County Councilman Steve Sumner has fled the state of Indiana.

An informed source that didn’t want to be identified said Monday that Sumner has left Indiana after failing to appear at a court hearing last week.
[snip]
Sumner was elected to the Madison County Council from District 2 in 2018 and resigned from his seat on the council in 2021.

He also served as a pastor with the Lighthouse Church in Anderson.
IN - Former Councilman Steven Sumner, 55, Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Against Juvenile, Anderson, 01, June, 2022

 

[FrostedGlass]

Here are his most recent docket entries

07/27/2023	Warrant or Writ of Attmnt for the Body of a Person Issued
07/31/2023	Order on Hearing Written Order Issued. (md) Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D - SJ Order Signed: 07/27/2023
09/05/2023	Jury Trial Session: 09/05/2023 8:30 AM

 

[FrostedGlass]

The court site shows his warrant is still active and his trail date has been cancelled.

08/09/2023	Order Issued Order Vacating Trial Date. Written order issued. (Md) Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D - SJ
08/09/2023	Hearing Scheduling Activity Jury Trial scheduled for 09/05/2023 at 8:30 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
09/05/2023	CANCELED Jury Trial Reason: Other

 

[FrostedGlass]

He's still wanted by LE

55-Year-Old Former Madison County Councilman on the Run From Police

Indiana State Police are searching for Steve Sumner, a 55-year-old former councilman who is charged with raping an underage girl.

wibc.com

 

[Tealgrove]

Are these charges all relating to one child or are multiple children victims here?

Also, what does it mean that in some of these charges it talks about child care worker and Guardian, Etc etc?

I think I know but just want someone to clarify for me. TIA.

 

[FrostedGlass]

There is nothing new on this case. It appears he still has a warrant out for his arrest.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Just a bump. He's still on the loose.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Just another bump. Warrant is still active.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Bumpity Bump. Warrant is still active.

 

[ifindedout]

BOLO from Sept. 2023.
https://www.wate.com/news/crime/ex-...-sumner-child-rape-may-be-in-gatlinburg-area/
Sumner, who also goes by Craig, formerly served as a councilman in Madison County, Ind. He is described as 6’0″ tall, 215 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes.

 

[FrostedGlass]

BOLO from Sept. 2023.
https://www.wate.com/news/crime/ex-...-sumner-child-rape-may-be-in-gatlinburg-area/
Sumner, who also goes by Craig, formerly served as a councilman in Madison County, Ind. He is described as 6’0″ tall, 215 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes.
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Thanks for the article. He still has a warrant out for his arrest.
There's nothing new at all in his case.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Just a bump; he still has a warrant out for his arrest.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Just a bump; he still has a warrant out for his arrest.

So he has taken off to somewhere? Is he actually missing?

 

[FrostedGlass]

So he has taken off to somewhere? Is he actually missing?

I don't know. Maybe some other county/state has him in custody? If that was the case, though, it seems like we would have heard that by now.

 

[friendlysleuther]

A private citizen has put up a $25,000 reward for information leading to finding and arresting Steven C Sumner. [1]

Steven is wanted by US Marshals.
“
CASE OUTLINE
Fugitive is a former County Councilman from Madison County (Anderson) Indiana and a Preacher of a local church. Subject is a flight risk, suicidal, and should be considered armed and dangerous. SUMNER has access to a support network which could provide him money, transportation, fake identification, and ways to support him. Fugitive Female associate Sharon Bailey Wood Barker, 5’07, 125, Blonde DOB 05/11/1960, accountant in Supermarkets, and related industry. $25.000 Reward. Tips 317-268-8484

INVESTIGATIVE CONTACT
George Sheridan
United States Marshals Service
Investigative Operations Division
Great Lakes Region Fugitive Task Force Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis
317-903-7693
“
[2]

 

[moonchild071681]

ANDERSON — It is believed that former Madison County Councilman Steve Sumner has fled the state of Indiana.

An informed source that didn’t want to be identified said Monday that Sumner has left Indiana after failing to appear at a court hearing last week.
[snip]
Sumner was elected to the Madison County Council from District 2 in 2018 and resigned from his seat on the council in 2021.

He also served as a pastor with the Lighthouse Church in Anderson.
IN - Former Councilman Steven Sumner, 55, Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Against Juvenile, Anderson, 01, June, 2022

This charges are so together on 3 different girls. But once main victim. His still on the run supposedly he has help and most likely using different names etc

 

[legalmomma]

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/after-2-years-on-the-run-us-marshals-catch-former-indiana-councilman-accused-of-molesting-child/

…
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department announced on Tuesday that Steve Sumner was captured in Winchester, Kentucky, by U.S. Marshals. Sumner has been on the lam since 2023.
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After fleeing Indiana in 2023, investigators previously alerted the public about Sumner being spotted in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee, area. Police also stated back in 2023 that Sumner was being assisted by a woman named Sharon Bailey Wood Baker.

Despite this, Sumner continued living free until U.S. Marshals finally caught up with him recently in Kentucky. Sumner was alone at the time of his capture and was driving a blue 2010 Toyota Yaris.

Sumner will be transported to Madison County Jail. He faces up to 40 plus years in prison on his Level 1 felony charges.